This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Health Assessment Principles.
Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.
Needs, wishes and preferences can include:
• importance of recognising individual needs
• age and stage of development of child or young person
• home language
• preferred method
• additional learning needs
• physical disabilities
• cognitive and communication difficulties
• alternative methods of communication e.g. language; British Sign Language, Makaton, Braille, the use of signs, symbols, pictures and writing; objects of reference, finger spelling, communication passports, human and technological aids to communication.
Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a passive recipient.
Others may include:
• Team members
• Other colleagues
• Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
• Families, carers and advocates.